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I very gently psyche cashiers into unintentionally giving me all of my money back in change when I can barely afford to eat (nothing significant enough to get them into trouble). For me it makes the difference between starving and not starving. I am aware it isn't right.

I know it's possible to manipulate people psychically to get what you want.  And I'm not one to advocate starving!  But the big temptation is when you aren't desperate, but you still use the ability for personal gain and at other's expense.  The truth is, whatever you sow into the Universe comes back to you -- for good or for ill.  I can only tell you from my experience -- watch out.  DH

Can you give just a short bit about what it's about?  I'm not familiar with the title.  Thanks!  DH

I am sorry for your distress and your friend's depression.  It sounds like things are hitting a critical mass. I'm not sure that God is turning a deaf ear to you.  My own belief is that all of us a part of the Universal presence of God (or Mind, or however you want to conceive God).  In such chaotic moments, I have found it helpful to get a hold of myself through meditation or some kind of centering, and then when my mind is calm, I begin to visualize the person I'm concerned about enveloped with love and peace and a wall of protection from personal harm.  Since we are all part of the whole, there is healing power that can be transferred from one to another.  I've experienced it many times.  I am lifting you and your friend up as a point of my own healing focus.  Best wishes, DH 

Welcome John!  There is a lot here to take in.  Enjoy!  DH

I know may people who are very pro-active in world causes and who also support their own well being.  I also have met and worked with many people in developing countries that despite being malnourished and sick are extremely positive and have a strong spirit.  Their living example of finding real love, compassion and support in the face of life's suffering is something that I will always respect and remember.   

Depression and despair does not help the fact that people are suffering in third world countries.  These energies just add to the suffering.  The planet benefits when we acknowledge the pain and suffering and yet choose to do something constructive and supportive about it.  There are solutions to helping heal depression, but you have to make the choice to want to heal first.         

Yes, right on! 

I've worked in Bolivia, one of the poorest countries in the world, on a medical team that had permission from the government to go into the more remote areas to set up temporary medical clinics.  At first I was feeling pretty good, probably condescending, about our "good deeds" for these "poor miserable people".  To my surprise, while they were all poor, a good number of them were not miserable.  I was humbled by the positive spirit I found in so many people.  In fact, I found that those who had faith in the goodness of the Universe were the ones who managed to to be happy and have what they needed to be fulfilled.  This "goodness" was expressed in vastly different ways:  some were into native shammanic practices, some were Christians, but the common denominator was faith in God (however conceived) and carring for each other.  We even came across some physical healings that happened beyond what we could do to help with medical science.  The contexts for these healings were both native practices and Christian prayer, but again, faith in a higher power was the common denominator.

There is a lot of suffering in the world, but the collective consciousness of humankind still leans to love and sharing -- otherwise -- IMHO -- we would have imploded into complete evil and chaos long ago.  All of the positive things that we do now add both to the common good and to our individual destinies.  Like does attract like.  Everything we do matters for good or for ill.  DH

Greetings and welcome!  Hope you find a lot of these discussions helpful.  Don't be afraid to ask questions and/or share experiences.  DH

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Welcome to the forum!  Hopefully we all continue to "soak it up" and share as is appropriate.
Enjoy, DH

Thanks for the response.  I'm still a bit skeptical, but I do try to leave room for an open mind.  DH

Well said Gandalf.  Now is the time to get things worked out.  Whatever we don't deal with follows us in many ways, including into the next life.  Suicide only causes more confusion for those who do it.  Somone I know who attempted but only had a NDE has testified to that.  DH

Thanks.  I think it's important to note that there is a difference in what jihad really means and what the media and even some radical Muslim groups portray it as.  A lot of Westerners are confused by that.

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HeHe Read your links again there not reference to the Quran at all but the biblical Hebrew accounts which is a TOTALLY false version of the story of Noah. We as muslims believe that tehre is truth in the bible and even the sumarian beliefs but man corrupted the words of the prophets which descended upon that region itself. The worlds religions were all stepping stones unto the final and perfect way of life given in the Holy Quran, Islam so therefore the similarities between the great flood and the sumarian accounts of it is nothing significant. The significant part of this thread is there was a flood as described in both scriptures and an ark was actually found 400 miles from the site which adds unto the significance. This actually really isn't story telling but its FACT considering everything was archaeologically proven.

My point is that the stories of Noah in the Bible and the Qur'an are both spins on ancient myths.

And if the ark has been found and all of this is archaelogically proven, where is the evidence?  Can we see it with our own eyes?  Why hasn't this made world-wide headlines?

I'm not trying to be difficult, my friend, just curious.  DH

The great flood stories from the Bible and Qur'an are predated by a basic narrative that goes back to one of the earliest written human accounts -- the Sumerian story of Gilgamesh.  There have been several variations of the theme as Hagethruiel has pointed out.

http://gilgamesh.psnc.pl/

http://www.religioustolerance.org/noah_com.htm

I've studied the Hebrew Scriptures in both Hebrew and Greek.  The Hebrews were into good stories to make a point (parable/metaphor), not necessarily stories that were literally true.  That's why there are two conflicting creation stories side by side in Genesis 1 & 2, and also two different Noah stories that have been woven unevenly together.  As far as the Qur'an goes, thus far nothing has convinced me that it's anything more than a creative re-worked version of the Bible.   But that's just my opinion.  I'm always open to convincing arguments to the contrary.  DH

Not sure if it is the water fasting, or the new crystals that just arrived. My god crystals are strong, after you cleanse them for 2-3 nights.

It could also be that I was trying to heal my past lives, and my lower self.

AV,
Another thing I have found helpful in fasting is to decide what I want to accomplish beforehand and focus on one or two goals.  That is, when I fasted and hoped for several victories (weight loss, physical detox, healing of a specific physical problem, healing of three specific emotional conflicts, etc.) I didn't accomplish anything but a little physical detox.  I lost some water weight, but gained it back in a few days.  Then a wise one told me to focus on one (maybe two) goals for the fast, and no more.  One has worked best for me.  The focus worked.  I was able to find healing in several areas of my life when I worked on one thing at a time while I fasted.  The temptation is to take the shotgun approach -- to try to hit everything at once.  Just some observations.  Hope you find what you are looking for, DH   

Also:

http://www.jonasridgeway.com/

www.soultravel.nu/index-ENG.shtml

http://spiritual.com.au/

DH

Here's a few:

www.astraltraveler.com/menu.html

http://www.astralinfo.org/

www.gnosticweb.com/

I've had two major surgeries with anesthesia and both times I went out too quickly to even think about trying anything "while under."  It also took me a while to get over the effects when I work up.   It was yucky!   DH

Thanks, Malganis, for the links.  Blessings upon you!  DH

Hannah and AstralVibe,
Water fasting is definitely the most effective  detox, but it can feel rougher than juicing.  Just remember during the times that you feel tired or rough -- it's actually a good thing because it means your body is eliminating poison.  The blessings that come for body. mind and spirit are well worth it.  AV, if you do a long fast, be sure and give your body time to rest between each one.  Study Hannah's links.  They are helpful.  Best wishes for your journey.  DH

Can anyone recommend any good information (books, videos, etc) about how to develop deep concentation?
DH

I know Christians who think it's disgusting!  DH

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Psychonaut,
I work with a lot of people who are addicted to various drugs (am a "recovering hippy" myself!  ).  You can't do much for someone who doesn't want to stop.  Admitting that you have a prob and wanting to stop are the first steps to recovery.  While it's good to voice your concern and be a positive role model, preaching and nagging don't work well either.  I know it sucks when you watch people you know slowly dismantle themselves.  It's a helpless feeling. One proactive thing you can do is pray for them (or direct positive energy to them -- however you conceive of  intercession).  I believe that keeping someone consistently focused in your thoughts through positive imaging can help him (see Larry Dossey's stuff on this for some interesting results, scientific experiments, etc.).  Hope they get it figured it before too much damage is done.  DH

Hi Zac,
Welcome.  You'll find these forums good places to lurk and/or respond as you feel comfortable.  Making this stuff "work" takes some time and effort.  There are many here who can help you along the way.  Let us know how it's going.  DH

Greetings and welcome to the group.  Don't be bashful about jumping in with questions or sharing of experiences.  This is a great group.  DH

Hi Aaron and welcome.  This is a great bunch of folks with some lively and fascinating discussions.  Enjoy!  DH

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No one needs external 'help' to have "mind-blowing" experiences. So many people today simply do not want to put in the time it takes to actually have one.

This nails it for me.  Thirty-plus years ago I was a "frequent flier" a la acid, peyote, or anything artificially mind-bending.  I had my share of mountain top and valley experiences.  Gained some insight into life -- mostly about what not to do!  Having been a recovering hippy for some time, I agree that nobody needs external help to have "mind-blowing" experiences.  What comes naturally is more awesome and more helpful in self-discovery.  It took me awhile to figure that out because i was too impatient.  I wanted life handed to me on a silver platter.  But most valuable things in life do take time, effort and (I hate the word) patience. Jeez, I'm starting to sound like me dad.  Welcome to the "old fart" club I guess!
  DH